North Carolina considers hand-held phone ban while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — With smartphones now ever-present, North Carolina lawmakers are revisiting distracted driving laws and on Tuesday advanced a prohibition on hand-held cellphone use
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Dana releases new version of Rhombus TireAnalytics
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Mid America Logistics initiates ‘transparent’ pay program
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ATRI study addresses issues related to marijuana-impaired driving
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Wednesday published research detailing issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, a top safety research priority identified
Texas DOT launches anti-trafficking initiative
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International Truck introduces powertrain packages to LT series
LISLE, Ill. — To simplify the process of spec’ing a vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency, International Truck has introduced powertrain packages to its International LT
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Army/Air Force Exchange Service to honor Vietnam vets with rolling billboard
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Spot van, reefer rates stabilize after 8 weeks of declines
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U.S. Class 8 truck sales down 1.7 percent in February
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Chao launches council to support emerging transportation technology
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FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls back in January
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Truckload Carriers Association president says association has had ‘difference-maker’ year
LAS VEGAS — Surrounded by collateral material that repeatedly proclaimed the theme of the 81st Annual Truckload Carriers Association Convention, TCA President John Lyboldt told
Average on-highway gallon of diesel up fourth tenths of a penny
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Pilot Flying J Truck Care launches real-time virtual maintenance system for fleets
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has launched its new virtual maintenance system, Fleet Center, as part of the company’s Truck Care service platform. Available
Prime Inc., Nussbaum Transportation win Best Fleets to Drive For competition
LAS VEGAS — Prime Inc. and Nussbaum Transportation have been named winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For competition. Prime,
State DOT officials discuss integration of automated, non-automated vehicles
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Driver Tech’s new app extends DT4000 platform beyond the cab
LAS VEGAS — DriverTech has unveiled DT Mobile, an Android and iOS application for smartphones and tablets that provides drivers with visibility to their hours
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I’d use some duct tape too!
Tie downs work for anything! Also note the left rear tire.